By Allen White
It was by faith that
even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She
believed that God would keep his promise. And so a whole nation came from this
one man who was as good as dead—a nation with so many people that, like the
stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore, there is no way to count them.
Hebrews 11:11-12 (NLT)
Good as dead.
That’s quite a title. Perry asked the staff the other day, “How would it feel
if that’s what you were called in the Bible: ‘Good as dead?’” Faithful, obedient or blessed are much better
adjectives to go alongside one’s name in Scripture. But, good as dead? Not so much.
Good as dead,
however does not mean impossible. Nothing is impossible with God. God produced
a nation with a countless number of people from a couple who couldn’t possibly
have children. There is no question that this was a God thing. As God said to
Paul, “My power works best in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT).
What seems impossible for you today? Where do you feel worthless,
helpless or good as dead? This is a great place for God to demonstrate His
power. There will be no doubt that He is at work.
Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International
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Promises. Promises.
By Allen White
For your kingdom is an
everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The Lord always keeps
his promises; he is gracious in all he does. Psalm 145:13 (NLT)
Abraham was faithful because God is faithful. Abraham was
able to step forward in faith, not hoping that God might do something, but
trusting that God would keep His promises. God certainly did.
What has God promised you? Think about some of the promises
from God’s Word:
God will supply our needs (Philippians 4:19).
God’s grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Believers will not be overtaken by temptation (1 Corinthians
10:13).
God has promised victory over death (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
God has promised that all things will work together for our
ultimate good (Romans 8:28).
God has promised salvation (Acts 2:38; Ephesians 2:8-9).
God has promised eternal life (John 10:27-28).
God has promised that He will always be with us (Hebrews
13:5).
And, this is just a start. We can be faithful because God is
faithful to us. Even when we are faithless, God is faithful (2 Timothy
2:11-13).
Our fear, apprehension, worry and doubt can be resolved as
we point our minds back to God’s promises. As we continue to remind and assure
ourselves of God’s faithfulness, we become more faithful in the process.
Which promise stands out to you today? Put the verse
somewhere that you will see it over and over again. Carry it in your pocket.
Every time you begin to worry or doubt, read the verse. Remind yourself that
God is faithful.
Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by
International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights
reserved.
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